Kanji: 子 ko child
JLPT N5: 20 / 100 | 3 Strokes
子
On: シ Kun: こ Meaning: child |
Mnemonics:
- A little child with his arms wide and his mouth open crying for his mommy.
Stroke Order:

Examples:
- 子供 ko domo – children, child
- 男の子 otoko no ko – a boy [man’s child = boy]
- お菓子 okashi – candy, sweets
- 子猫 ko neko – kitten [child cat]
Example Sentence:
子供が好きです。
kodomo ga suki desu.
I like children.
- 子供 children
- 好き to like
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